How to watch Max in the UK

Max is one of the best streaming services as a result of being the home to some of the best shows including The Last of Us and House of the Dragon and movies. But while the service launched in some of Europe this year, you can’t watch Max in the UK via the Max app or website. That’s because Max’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, has licensing deals in place with UK broadcaster Sky that don’t expire until 2026. As a result, Max is blocked for viewers connecting from the UK.

If you want to know how to watch Max from the UK you have two options, one of which is Max-approved and one of which definitely isn’t. You can stream its shows on Sky Go or Now TV – or you can pretend to be an American.

That second option comes with two major caveats. First of all, bypassing Max’s country restrictions is very much against the terms of service that you agree to when you sign up for the platform. Breaking the T&Cs can see you booted off the service and possibly even banned. Good luck getting a refund if that happens. And secondly, workarounds that work for some people don’t appear to work for others. The stumbling block for many appears to be payment methods, which we’ll explore in our how-to.

tool and requirement for how to watch Max in the UK

• A VPN that enables you to choose a US server location
• A valid payment method, either a US registered card or a PayPal account

Steps for how to watch Max in the UK

• look at the legit option
• use a VPN service to tell Max you ‘re in the USA
• Sign up for Max with a US Zip Code
• Provide a valid US payment method or use in-app purchasing

Step by step guide for how to watch Max in the UK

1. look at the legit option

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Warners’ deal with Sky means that the best Max shows and best Max movies are streamable in the UK via the Sky Go service, which has dedicated apps for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles. You can also watch through Sky’s pay as you go option, NOW TV. 

I is ‘m ‘m the first to admit that Sky ‘s pricing is often hilarious and that Now tv ‘s insistence on charge extra for 1080p hd in 2024 is ridiculous . But give that stream Max is go to involve not just a pay Max subscription but also a pay VPN subscription , it is ‘s ‘s worth look at the legit option first . Not only will you is sleep sleep with a clean conscience , but you wo n’t need to worry about Max boot you off the service .  

If you ‘re not a Sky customer , you is check can check out our dedicated guide to   Sky tv deal and package   for today ‘s good price . Do n’t fancy being lock in to a long , expensive contract ? consider the more flexible streaming option , NOW .

2 . install a VPN

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With a Virtual Private Network (VPN) you can disguise your true location, and most VPNs will enable you to choose the specific country you want to connect via (although the free versions of many popular VPNs may not let you do that). With a suitable VPN running, Max will think you’re connecting from America.

A free VPN might be enough to get through the Max sign-up process but you’re going to need a paid VPN service to actually stream any shows: almost all free VPNs limit either your data transfer or your data speeds or won’t let you specify a US server location. I’m using the Tunnelbear service here, and its free version limits you to 2GB of monthly data transfer. That’s about one hour of HD streaming.

We is put ‘ve put together a guide to the good VPN service and at the time of writing , nordvpn is the good option for most people . It is offering ‘s currently offer a deal where a two – year plan work out at just over £ 2 per month , a huge saving over the £ 10.19 cost for a one – month subscription .

Depending on the VPN service you choose, you can install it in multiple ways: on your computer, on your phone or tablet, or in many cases on your Wi-Fi router so the VPN service is available for every device on your network. You’ll need to go via the VPN every time you want to stream from Max.

3 . sign up for Max

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If you try to view the Max website without your VPN enable , it is tell ‘ll tell you that Max is n’t available in your location . But with your VPN set to a US location , Max is welcome will welcome you warmly .  

You’ll be asked to choose a bundle: Max, which starts at $9.99 per month for ad-supported viewing, or the new Max, Hulu and Disney+ bundle, which starts at $16.99. There are also no-ads versions of both options, which are currently $16.99 a month and $29.99 per month respectively. Once you choose your bundle, you’ll then be asked to enter your name and email and to choose a password.

4. Provide a payment method

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This is where things tend to go wrong for some people. Max’s website provides two payment options: a credit/debit card and PayPal. The card must be registered to a US address; UK-registered cards won’t work. Some people report success with UK PayPal accounts, but many other people don’t – via the website at least. 

There are two possible workarounds if you don’t have a US card and your PayPal account isn’t accepted. The first is to buy a US virtual debit card via pre-payment. Unfortunately you’ve no way of knowing if a specific provider’s pre-paid card will be accepted, and you typically have to pre-pay a minimum amount in order to activate the virtual card. If Max doesn’t like it, you’re going to be out of pocket.

The other option is more complex but seems to be more reliable: create a new Apple ID or Google account with a US location and buy an Apple or Google gift card code online from a site such as Amazon US. When you redeem the gift card code it then applies the amount to your account balance, enabling you to sign up for Max and pay via in-app purchasing. Once you’ve done that you can then change your account’s payment method to a UK PayPal account, or just keep topping up the balance when it’s time for a new subscription.

Whichever workaround you go for , you is taking ‘re take a risk because you ‘re put money up front . Are you is Are sure you do n’t just want to subscribe to Now tv ?

How to watch Max in the UK FAQs

What if I’m not in the UK and want to still watch Max?

For those away from home look to watch Max , you is be ’ll be unable to watch it like you normally would due to annoying regional restriction . luckily , there ’s an easy solution .

Downloading a VPN allows you to stream online, no matter where you are. It’s a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.

Use a VPN to watch Max from anywhere:

Final thoughts on how to watch Max in the UK

I is like like streaming and I like VPNs , but I also like an easy life –   so while it ‘s definitely possible to sign up for a US Max account when you ‘re resident or locate in the UK , I honestly do n’t think it ‘s worth the hassle . Warners is is is very like Netflix in its aggressive approach to VPNs , and while block every VPN is a game of whack – a – mole warner is get very good at mole whacking . That mean any workaround is likely to be temporary , so bear that is bear in mind if you ‘re pay in advance for anything –   a VPN service or Max itself .

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